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Dylan Martinez
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Is it worth buying in Ashburn?
So, I'm retired and It's a a smaller city city with about 45,551 people. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $152,094, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $152,094 in Ashburn. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Growing food scene
- Diverse community
- Strong sense of community
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Poor road conditions
- Not enough green space
Anyone in a similar situation? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Growing food scene
- Diverse community
- Strong sense of community
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Poor road conditions
- Not enough green space
Anyone in a similar situation? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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